Culture of Health in Practice

Alonzo L. Plough, PhD, MPH, MA, is the chief science officer and vice president of Research-Evaluation-Learning at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Plough has had a distinguished career in public health practice, academia, and philanthropy. His work focuses on improving health and well-being, and achieving health equity. Plough serves as a board member for many health and social welfare organizations.

Introduction

SECTION I. Mainstreaming a Culture of Health

1 - Incorporating "Culture" Within a Culture of Health

2 - How Media Shapes the Public Discourse and Influences Health
Chapter 2 Spotlight: Media Marketing to Minority Youth

SECTION II. At Home, at School, at Work

3 - Pathways to Change in Rural America

4 - Linking Education and Health to Support the Whole Child

5 - Employers as Shapers of Health

SECTION III. Challenging Inequity Through Systems Innovation

6 - Disrupting the Cycle of Incarceration
Chapter 6 Spotlight: Fathers Mentoring Fathers

7 - The Opioid Epidemic: Busting Myths and Sharing Solutions
Chapter 7 Spotlight: Rural Addiction: A Perfect Storm, a Nod to Grandma, Pills for Cash

8 - Achieving Health Equity for Immigrants and Their Children

9 - Climate Change, Environmental Stressors, and Resilience
Chapter 9 Spotlight: A Just Recovery for Puerto Rico

10 - The Green Health Care Revolution

11 - Driving Innovation Through Medicaid
Chapter 11 Spotlight: A Private Insurer Tackles Social Determinants

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Index